Automation index
How much of a Project manager’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already knock out copy, outlines, reports, and a lot of the prep. Deciding what matters, and what moves the business, is another story.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Project manager
38%
AI can already do 38% of this job.
#10 / 683
View rankingProject manager
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Plans and statusEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 30% | 65% | +19.5 |
Templated risksEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 50% | +10 |
People and conflictEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 30% | 15% | +4.5 |
Client managementEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 20% | +4 |
| Total | 100% | 38% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- sustainable finance
- corporate social responsibility
- strategic planning
- data analytics
- promote sustainability
- promote human rights implementation
- monitor social impact
- define the corporate structure
- conduct quantitative research
- promote environmental awareness
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1082.00· ESCO/ISCO 1219
IS WORK OVER?
Thesis supervisor
27%
#150 / 683
View rankingThesis supervisor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan, chapters and the calendar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Draft, the comment and the one who will not rewrite.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Data, ethics and not signing what was not done.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Deposit, the board and not jumping to a yes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The department, the rush and not swallowing plagiarism.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That the thesis exists, and not signing plagiarism.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- thesis chapters
- drafts
- data ethics
- deposit
- the board
- plagiarism
- doctoral calendar
- rewrite
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2310